2010 Hyundai I30 1.6L Petrol · SA60 WPF

This Hyundai i30 currently holds no valid MOT certificate after failing its most recent test on 3 October 2025 at 104,572 miles. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. What had been a pattern of minor, recurring advisories on exhaust mountings escalated sharply into multiple serious structural and braking defects within a single test cycle. The tester flagged both rear lower suspension arms as corroded and seriously weakened, both rear coil springs corroded, and both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints excessively worn. Rear brakes were binding on both sides, one excessively, while both sub-frames showed corrosion, though not yet at the point of serious weakening. A broken centre exhaust hanger, corroded rear hanger, and corroded fuel filler neck completed a list that points to significant deferred maintenance rather than gradual deterioration. The mileage pattern is unremarkable for a 2010 vehicle. Recorded figures climb steadily from 101,297 miles in October 2022 to 104,572 miles in October 2025, averaging roughly 1,100 miles per year over that three-year window or about 6,500 miles per year across the car's full life. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the data. The issue is not how far the car has been driven but how poorly its ageing chassis and running gear have been maintained during that use. A buyer should treat the October 2025 failure list as the primary inspection checklist. The rear suspension area demands close scrutiny, both lower arms and coil springs require thorough examination for corrosion depth and structural integrity, not merely surface rust. The binding rear brakes suggest caliper seizure or handbrake mechanism issues that will need immediate attention before the car can be used on the road. Front anti-roll bar linkages should be checked for play, and both sub-frames need inspection to confirm whether corrosion has progressed beyond the threshold noted in the failure report. The corroded fuel filler neck and broken exhaust hangers are secondary concerns but still relevant. A compromised filler neck can cause fuel leaks or failed emissions tests, while degraded exhaust mountings risk the system fouling the underside of the vehicle. Taken together, this record describes a car that needs a comprehensive underbody inspection, likely replacement of several suspension and braking components, and a full re-test before it can be considered roadworthy.